DeGree remembered for 'building futures' by Michael DeVault - posted Thursday, November 1st, 2012 @ 12:00 pm  E-mail Story |  Print Story  Northeast Louisiana will say goodbye Friday to one if its most generous figures. Philanthropist and businesswoman Kitty DeGree died last week. She was 90. A public memorial service will be held to celebrate her life and contributions to the community beginning at 2 p.m. in the St. Francis Medical Center Auditorium at the University of Louisiana-Monroe. ULM President Nick Bruno described DeGree as "a humanitarian of remarkable character." "Ms. Kitty was a lady who had tremendous compassion for our students and a passion for ULM and Northeast Louisiana," Bruno said. ..... For the full story, subscribe to the The Ouachita Citizen's NEW E-Edition!